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Rockville- South Africans were yesterday reminded of the selfless and unwavering spirit of one the country's last surviving leaders of the 1956 women's march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria against pass laws.

Pretoria - The names of 19 bidders - who have been selected as the preferred bidders for Window 2 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers (IPP) programme that will contribute to South Africa's energy mix - were announced on Monday.

Pretoria - Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet today officially handed over the uMthatha Airport to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for development and management by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

Ga-Mankele - The lives of people in Mankele, Limpopo, have changed for the better since the completion of a much-needed bridge which has created a vital link between the villagers and the outside world.

Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called on all South Africans to step up efforts to protect biodiversity, which supports a massive proportion of the country's livelihood.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa accepts and is "happy" with the decision to share the hosting of the most advanced scientific project in the world - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope.

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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana says he is aware of the challenges that the current determined Total Allowable Catch and Effort (TAC/E) cuts will have on the industry, specifically the fishing communities.
This follows the department’s announcement of the TAC/E for the West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) s... See more

The Compensation Fund will embark on a four-day Community Outreach Campaign in the Free State towns of Viljoenskroon, Hertzogville and Hoopstad this week.
The campaign is hosted in conjunction with other branches of the department such as the Inspection and Enforcement Services, Public Employment Services, as well as the Unemployment In... See more

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged former newspaper editor Angela Quintal to provide her version of events following her recent detention in Tanzania.
Quintal and her Kenyan colleague Muthoki Mumo were detained in the country’s capital two weeks ago following what the local authorities call an “imm... See more

Eskom is currently not load shedding and the forecast for it is low for the rest of the week.
The power system remains tight, the power utility said on Monday. This comes after load shedding was implemented on Sunday.
“The wider context for the tight system performance is that our generation system currently faces operational challenge... See more